Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empathize
verb
/ˈɛmpəθaɪz/
Definition
To understand and share the feelings of another person.
Examples
- She could easily empathize with his struggles because she had faced similar challenges.
- It’s important to empathize with others to build strong relationships.
Meaning
Empathizing involves putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and feeling what they are feeling.
Synonyms
- synchronize
- understand
- relate
- connect
- identify
